Project Graduation held Spring Fun Run on Sunday at Torres Park as fundraiser for its annual alcohol-free party for Chalmette High seniors; Fire Department beat Sheriff’s Office in a tug-o-war during the event

Posted: March 16th, 2015 | Filed under: News Releases
The winning Fire Department team in the tug-of-war challenge with the Sheriff's Office. Members included Mike Wolfe, Justin Sager, Josh Wolfe, Todd Michel, Aaron Sallean and Devin Murphy.

The winning Fire Department team in the tug-of-war challenge with the Sheriff’s Office. Members included Mike Wolfe, Justin Sager, Josh Wolfe, Todd Michel, Aaron Sallean and Devin Murphy.
One of two Sheriff's Office teams that took part, which included Lt.. Chip Englande, Lt. Justin Meyers, Cpl. Daniel Bostic and deputies Byron Shoemaker, Tommy Duplessis and Carlo Cacioppo.

One of two Sheriff’s Office teams that took part, which included Lt.. Chip Englande, Lt. Justin Meyers, Cpl. Daniel Bostic and deputies Byron Shoemaker, Tommy Duplessis and Carlo Cacioppo.
The second of two Sheriff's Offices teams which took part. including Capt. Adrian Chalona and deputies James Harper, Justin Topey, Trey Parks, Robert Mire and Richard Scheuermann.

The second of two Sheriff’s Offices teams which took part. including Capt. Adrian Chalona and deputies James Harper, Justin Topey, Trey Parks, Robert Mire and Richard Scheuermann.
Sheriff James Pohlmann and Fire Chief Thomas Stone before the tug of war.

Sheriff James Pohlmann and Fire Chief Thomas Stone before the tug of war.

Participants from the Sheriff's and Fire department, with Sheriff James Pohlmann and Fire Chief Thomas Stone.

Participants from the Sheriff’s and Fire department, with Sheriff James Pohlmann and Fire Chief Thomas Stone.


The St. Bernard Coalition for Project Graduation held a Spring Fun Run fund-raiser at Toores Park on Sunday to support its annual alcohol-free night-long party May 14 for Chalmette High seniors directly after their graduation.

A special attraction following the run was a tug-o-war challenge between St. Bernard’s finest – the Sheriff’s Office vs. the Fire Department.

The firefighters, cheered on by Fire Chief Thomas Stone, got the best of the deputies, supported by Sheriff James Pohlmann, defeating them in the challenge.

Money from the fundraiser will help support the party for graduating seniors. Anyone who would like to contribute to the effort or volunteer time to supervise at the night-long party can call Project Graduation officials.

Please call Brenda Simpson, chairperson; at (504) 682-0753 or Paula St. Angelo at (504) 400-9298.

Checks and gift certificates may be mailed to:
Project Graduation.
P.O. Box 2251,
Chalmette, La., 70044.

Checks should be payable to Project Graduation.

Sheriff James Pohlmann said he supports Project Graduation and the effort it makes to provide an alcohol-free and drug-free party for graduating seniors. The Sheriff’s Office has a presence at the party and some deputies serve as volunteers.